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Centennial board reviews first read of strict personal electronic device policy after large community survey
Summary
Board members reviewed a first reading of a district policy that would prohibit student use of personal electronic devices during instructional hours, following surveys showing safety concerns and broad student participation; the policy leaves exemptions, appeals and some enforcement details to administrative rules.
The Centennial School District board heard a first reading of a proposed policy that would prohibit student use of personal electronic devices during instructional hours and require devices to be stored in lockers or backpacks rather than on students' persons.
Director Olsen presented results from district surveys — 108 staff responses, 312 parent/guardian responses and 1,623 student responses — saying safety and emergency-access concerns were the most frequent theme and that “passing time and lunch are included in the executive order” and “we cannot make exceptions for those…
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